Protests in Turkey

Turkey's Islamic-led government is facing its biggest protests in years as demonstrators and police clash in the streets. Here's a look behind the scenes. (AP)

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Why should other nations care about Turkey?

Turkey, a largely Muslim nation that straddles Europe and Asia, is a stable democracy, a key U.S. ally and an important regional influence. It has taken in tens of thousands of Syrian refugees fleeing that country's civil war.